PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. David Jaspers, x11
Parochial Vicar Fr. Joseph Hung Nguyen, x19
Administrative Assistant Veronica Aguilar, x13
Business Manager Linda Royal, x12
Care Ministry Melanie van der Veen, x14
Hispanic Ministry-Ministerio Hispano Maria Solis, Director, x17
Maintenance Paulo Gomez, x20
Music Ministry Sr. Celeste Clavel, OSF, Music Director, x18
Pastoral Associate
Sharon Grigar, x21
Receptionist Elizabeth (Ely) Guerrero
Youth Ministry Kim Petros, x16
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 971-275-5256 - Only for emergencies requiring an
anointing (for example is someone is near death and requires
anointing of the sick.)
OFFICE HOURS
Closed Fridays
9:00am - 3:00pm – Monday through Thursday
St. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY HOURS
Wednesdays 5pm-6:30pm & Thursdays 2pm-3:30pm
(The entrance is located on 76th Ave.)
IMPORTANT CRISIS NUMBERS Alcohol and Drug Youth Line: 503-244-1611
Archdiocese Director of Child Protection
(Cathy Shannon): 503-233-8302
Franciscan Province Pastoral Outreach Coordinator (clergy abuse):
(Angelica Jochim, MFT) 1-800-770-8013
Hispanic Hotline: 503-669-8350
Portland Women’s Crisis Line: 503-235-5333
Pregnancy & Adoption Support: 503-238-5196
Post Abortion Healing: 800-249-8074
PARISHIONER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 503-256-3897, x21
Sat 12/24: Christmas Eve
*4:00pm Family Mass
*7:00pm All Community Mass
*9:30pm Misa en Español
Sun 12/25: Christmas Day
*9:30am Mass
*11:00am Spanish Choir
*12:30pm Misa en Español
Mon 12/26: Parish Office Closed
*8:30am Mass Canceled
*7:00pm AlAnon
*7:00pm Grupo Carismático
Tues 12/27: *8:30am Mass
Wed 12/28: *8:30am Mass
*7:00pm Grupo de Parejas
*7:00pm Grupo Carismático
Thur 12/29: *12:00pm Mass
*12:30pm Francis Friends
*6:300pm Escuela San Andres
*7:00pm Holy Hour Choir Practice
Fri 12/30: Parish Office Closed
*8:30am Mass
*7:00pm Grupo de Oración
Sat 12/31: Solemnity of the Virgin Mary
*5:00pm Mass
*7:00pm Misa en Español
Sun 1/1: Happy New Year!
*8:30am Mass
*10:30am Mass
*11:00am Spanish Choir
*11:45am Reception for Fr.Jaspers
*12:30pm Misa en Español
Mon 1/2: Parish Office Closed
*8:30am Mass Canceled
Tues 1/3 *8:30am Mass
*7:00pm Clases de Catecismo
Wed 1/4: *8:30am Mass
*7:00pm Grupo de Parejas
*7:00pm Grupo Carismatico
Thur 1/5: *12:00pm Mass
*7:00pm Holy Hour Choir Practice
Fri 1/6: Parish Office Closed
*8:30am Mass
*7:00pm Grupo de Oración
Sat 1/7: *5:00pm Mass
*7:00pm Misa en Español
Sun 1/8: *8:30am Mass
*9:00am Children’s Faith Formation
*10:30am Mass
*11:00am Spanish Choir
*12:00pm RCIA
*12:00pm Middle School Group
*12:30pm Misa en Español
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Merry Christmas to all of you!
My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world
below, with tiny lights, like heaven’s stars, reflecting on
the snow, the sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the
tear; for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this
year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
but the sounds of music can’t compare with Christmas
choir up here. I have no words to tell you the joy their
voices bring, for it is beyond description to hear the angels
sing.
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your
heart, but I am not so far away. We really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones. You know I hold you dear;
and be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this
year.
I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home
above; I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is the gift, more precious than pure gold. It
was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do,
for I can’t count the blessings or love He has for each of
you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away the tear;
Remember, I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this
year.
Thank you Angels and Shepherds, Joseph & Mary for
helping bring the Gospel alive through your live nativity!
Mary, the Holy Mother of God – Dec. 31 & January 1 Regular Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5pm English, 7pm Spanish Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am English, 12:30pm Spanish
Pastor Installation
Join us as we ring in the new year with the installation of our Pastor Fr. Jaspers!
Our Vicar, Fr. John Boyle, will be here to formally install Fr. Jaspers on Sunday, January 1 at the 10:30am Mass.
We will celebrate with breakfast in Tony Rinella Hall following the Mass.
All Parishioners are encouraged to come!
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, December 26 &
Monday, January 2. No morning Masses will be offered.
January 1st, 2017
SOLMENITY OF MARY,
THE MOTHER OF GOD Reading I: Numbers 6:22-27 Reading II: Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel: Luke 2:16-21
January 8th
, 2017 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6
Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
December 24th
, 2016 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
(CHRISTMAS) Reading I: Isaiah 9:1-6
Reading II: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel: Luke 2:1-14
December 25th
, 2016 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
(CHRISTMAS) Reading I: Isaiah 52:7-10
Reading II: Hebrews 1:1-6 Gospel: John 1:1-18
WELCOME TO ASCENSION! Our Mission:
“Ascension Catholic Church is a vibrant, Franciscan inspired Christian Community dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel through word, worship and service."
If you would like information on becoming a member of this Parish Community, please visit the hospitality table the third week of the month.
Ascension Youth Ministry
Contact Person: Melanie vanderVeen
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FRANCIS FRIENDS RESCHEDULED
Due to the weather and safety of our Francis Friends,
I have rescheduled our monthly gathering to December
29th! Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you on that
Thursday after Mass.
CARE MINISTRY CALENDAR
Tuesday, December 27 Communion Service at Courtyard Senior Living – 10:30am Mass at St. Andrew Chapel – 2:00pm
Tuesday, January 3 Mass at Cherrywood – 10:00am
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
In thanksgiving for the life of: Geraldine Hanson, mother of David Snow
Ill parishioners and family members: Baby Grayson Barnett, Melody Blackmon, Kris Bratchers, Mary Lou Bucio, Frank Byrnes, Alexxis Childers, Eleanor Cipolla, Ronda Kennedy Clegg, Vi Costanzo, Ron Dove, Bob Douglas, Pat Edwards, Dale Emmons, Phillis Farrelly, Esperanza Fuentes, Connie Gebhardt, Madlyn Goucher, Dan Heitzman, Jerry Hockert, Lori Kaiser, Bill Kemp, Jim Kennedy, Glen Kloster, Tony Kuntz, Kathi Laws, Gloria Leon, Annette Levy, Sharon Mariani, Gary Marino, Jeri McCallum, Karla Moreno Olivares, Dan Parker, Jeannette Parks, Kevin Raymond, Luis Rodriguez, David Rowland and Tim Smith.
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If you know of someone in our community in need of our presence or prayers, please give us a call.
Please help us keep our list current by letting us know when your loved one is better. Thank you!
Inclement Weather Policy
In case of severe weather: Please note that we follow the Portland Public School Cancellation Policy during the week. If Portland Public Schools are closed, our office will also be
closed, and meetings will be canceled that evening. You may call individual office extensions for specific cancellation notices.
Weekend Masses will be held as usual. Please use prudence before deciding to venture out in
inclement weather.
NO CHOIR REHEARSAL ON Wednesday, DECEMBER 28
AYM
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The High School and Confirmation Retreat has been
changed from Sunday, January 15 to Saturday, January
21st. The Confirmation Mass has been scheduled for
Tuesday, May 30th at 7pm. Mark your calendars!
No Confirmation or Youth Groups December 25th through
January 1 due to Christmas vacation.
Advent Scripture Study Thank you Don Gainer and Natalie Ettlin
for facilitating our Advent Scripture Study!
Sunday-School No Sunday-School Classes December 25 & January 1
st.
Please join us for classes on January 8.
9am to 10am for K to 8 10:30am for preschool age 2, 3 and 4.
Sat. Dec. 24 4:00pm
All Parishioners 7:30pm
9:30pm
Sun. Dec. 25 9:30am
+Alma Pacheco 12:30pm
Mon. Dec. 26 Mass Cancelled 8:30am
Tues. Dec. 27 All Parishioners 8:30am
Wed. Dec. 28 All Parishioners 8:30am
Thurs. Dec. 29 12:00pm
Fri. Dec. 30 9:30am
Sat. Dec. 31 5:00pm
7:00pm
Sun. Jan. 1 All Parishioners 8:30am
+Bobbie Winters 10:30am
+Juan Espinoza Orozco 12:30pm
Mon. Jan. 2 Mass Cancelled 8:30am
Tues. Jan. 3 Mass 8:30am
Wed. Jan. 4 8:30am
Thurs. Jan. 5 12:00pm
Fri. Jan. 6 8:30am
Sat. Jan. 7 5:00pm
7:00pm
Sun. Jan. 8 8:30am
All Parishioners 10:30am
12:30pm
Pastor Installation Join us as we ring in the New Year with the
installation of our Pastor Fr. Jaspers!
Our Vicar, Fr. John Boyle,
will be here to formally install Fr. Jaspers
on Sunday, January 1 at the 10:30am Mass.
We will celebrate with breakfast in Tony Rinella
Hall following the Mass.
We are all very blessed to have Fr. Jaspers as our
Pastor; let us show him our appreciation.
All Parishioners are encouraged to come!
Women’s Group Our next “Gather” Activity is dinner at 6pm
Caldera Public House at 6031 SE Stark.
We will meet in the upper room.
Caldera’s is owned by our parishioners,
Becky and Kevin Overby.
All women are invited! Our next “Go” activity will be preparing and serving
dinner at Rahab’s Sisters on Friday, January 20.
Annual Crab Feed
Saturday, January 28, 2017
6:30pm
in the Tony Rinella Hall.
You can purchase tickets after
each Mass in the vestibule.
Invite family and friends to purchase
their tickets for this delectable feast,
and thank you for attending this
fundraising dinner which helps our
parish operating funds, and was
founded to support Catholic education
by Ascension Parish.
If you have any questions, please contact Ely
Guerrero in the main office at 503-256-3897.
Traveling Crib
The Traveling Crib will be coming to Ascension Parish for the month of January.
The Crib will be here to collect baby items and maternity supplies for clients receiving services from
Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy Support.
By donating, you are supporting women faced with an unplanned pregnancy,
who are saying “yes” to new life.
First 1000 Days: A Catholic Culture of Life Initiative The 1000 days from conception through a child's second birthday are the most crucial for a child's development. These 1000 days are our best opportunity to
shape a healthier, more prosperous future for the child. For all the children.
Where All Are Welcomed and Loved With Mercy
Sunday December 25, 2016 Day 651 The effects of what happens during the prenatal period and
during the earliest months and years of a child’s life can last a
lifetime. All the key ingredients of emotional intelligence —
confidence, curiosity, intentionality, self-control, relatedness,
capacity to communicate and cooperativeness — that determine
how a child learns and relates in school and in life in general,
depend on the kind of early care he or she receives from parents,
pre-school teachers and caregivers. Merry Christmas
Sunday January 1, 2017
Day 658 “I appeal strongly for peace…. How much suffering, how much
devastation, how much pain has the use of arms carried in its
wake in that martyred country, especially among civilians and
the unarmed! I think of many children who will not see the light
of the future!” Pope Francis
Misa en Español Sábado - 7:00pm
Domingo - 12:30pm
Horario de Oficina De lunes a jueves de 9am a 3pm
(503) 256 3897
Confesiones: Sábados 3:30-4:30pm y con previa cita
Grupo de Parejas: Miércoles - 7pm
Escuela San Andrés-: Jueves - 7pm.
Hora Santa: Primer viernes del mes- 7pm.
Misa de Sanación: Tercer viernes del mes - 7pm.
Asamblea de Oración: Segundo y cuarto viernes - 7pm.
Las oficinas parroquiales permanecerán cerradas el lunes 26 de diciembre y
el lunes 2 de enero. Tampoco se celebraran la misa de las 8:30 de la mañana en ingles ninguno
de estos dos días.
CLASES DE CATECISMO Para todos los niños/as que están en el catecismo se les
avisa que no tendremos clases en lo que resta de este
año. Estaremos de regreso a clases el día 3 de enero
a las 7:00pm.
Recordatorios:
Por favor le pido a todos los papas que por favor recojan a sus niños a tiempo. Las clases se terminan a las 8:15pm.
Si esta nevando o ahí hielo, las clases se cancelaran
siguiendo el horario del distrito escolar de Portland. Por
favor les pedimos que sigan las noticias, vean la televisión
y se mantengan informados siguiendo el horario de las
escuelas públicas. Gracias por su cooperación.
Que tengan una bonita Navidad y un Feliz Año Nuevo son los deseos de parte del Personal de la Ascensión
Quiero darles las gracias a todas las personas que participaron en
las posadas, gracias a las personas que lo organizaron, y a todos los líderes de cada ministerio que
participaron junto con todas las demás personas que los apoyaron.
~María Solis
BAUTIZOS Los próximos bautizos serán el 14 de Enero, 2017 a las
10:30am y las pláticas serán el 11 de enero, 2017 a las
7:00pm.
Si quieren bautizar para esa fecha pueden pasar a las
oficinas durante los lunes, martes, miércoles y jueves de
9:00am a 3:00pm.
Recuerde que los viernes está cerrado
Los padres y padrinos tienen que asistir a las pláticas o si
no pueden hacerlas aquí en nuestra parroquia pueden
tomarlas en otra parroquia solamente tienen que traer el
comprobante. En caso de que los padrinos sean pareja
deberán estar casados por la iglesia. También es permitido
llevar únicamente un padrino o madrina.
Para más información puede llamar con la Señora María
Solís al 503-256-3897.
24 de diciembre del 2015
Noche Buena
25 de diciembre del 2015
Navidad
1 de enero del 2016
Santa Maria, Madre de Dios
6 de enero del 2016
Epifanía del Señor
SANTA MARIA MADRE DE DIOS 31 de diciembre y 1 de enero
Horario regular de fin de semana Sábado:
5:00pm – ingles; 7:00pm – español
Domingo 8:30am – ingles; 10:30am – ingles
12:30pm – español
INSTALACION OFICIAL DE NUESTRO PARROCO ¡Al celebrar la llegada del nuevo año
acompáñanos en la instalación oficial de nuestro párroco el Padre David Jaspers!
Nuestro vicario, el Padre John Boyle, estará aquí para celebrar la instalación oficialmente el
domingo 1 de enero en la misa de las 10:30am. Al terminar la misa continuaremos la celebración
con un desayuno en el salón Tony Rinella. Todos los miembros de esta comunidad están
cordialmente invitados. ¡Acompañanos!
“CENA DE CANGREJO”
28 de enero del 2017 6:30pm Salón Tony Rinella Este evento anual es para recaudar fondos para apoyar a
los niños de nuestra parroquia que asisten a escuelas católicas. Adquiere hoy tus boletos después de cada
misa en el vestíbulo antes de salir de la iglesia. Si tienen preguntas por favor llama a Ely- Guerrero en la
oficina de la parroquia al 503-256-3897. ¡Gracias por su apoyo en este importante evento!
MI PRIMERA NAVIDAD EN EL CIELO
Desde acá los incontables arbolitos navideños por todas
partes del mundo se ven por todos lados, con lucecitas
como estrellas celestiales que se reflejan en la nieve.
La visión es espectacular, por favor limpien esas
lágrimas; ¡Que yo celebro la Navidad con Jesucristo en
este año!
Oigo los villancicos navideños que la gente canta desde
antaño, pero el sonido de esa música no se puede
comparar con el coro de navidad de por acá; no tengo
palabras para describir el gozo que esas voces me
brindan, porque son desde muy lejos: es la descripción de
los ángeles que cantan.
Sé cuanto me extrañan. En sus corazones veo el dolor
impregnado, pero no estoy tan lejos, en realidad no
estamos tan alejados.
Así que alégrense por mí. Ustedes saben cuanto los he
amado, y alégrense de que este año, ¡Celebro la Navidad
con Jesucristo!
Le mando a cada uno un regalo especial desde mi morada
celestial acá arriba. Les envío a cada quién el recuerdo
de mi eterno amor leal, después de todo es un regalo más
preciado, como si de oro puro fuera. Fue siempre lo más
importante que en sus historias Jesús nos llego a predicar:
“por favor, ámense los unos a los otros como Nuestro
Padre nos vino a enseñar,” que son tantas las bendiciones
y el amor que Él tiene para dar, que no se pueden ni
contar.
Así que tengan una feliz Navidad y no más lágrimas que
llorar, basta que recuerden que este año con Jesús celebro
la Navidad.
Ministerio de Preocupaciones Sociales
La Cuna Viajera, estará aquí en nuestra parroquia durante el mes de enero.
Podrás depositar tus donaciones de artículos para bebe y de maternidad dentro de la cuna.
Este es un programa del Departamento de Maternidad de Caridades Católicas. Al donar estas ayudando a futuras mamás enfrentando embarazos no deseados que han decidido decir si
a la bendición de ser madres y a dar a luz a una nueva vida.
DURANTE EL MAL CLIMA En caso de malas condiciones climáticas:
Ascensión sigue las reglas de cancelación del distrito escolar de Portland. Si las escuelas públicas de Portland se declaran cerradas o retrasadas entonces lo mismo sucederá en la parroquia, cancelando o retrasando nuestro horario de
oficina y juntas programadas para ese día. Por favor utiliza tu sentido común y no pongas en riesgo tu
vida ni la de tu familia al exponernos al peligro.